We went to the fair on our street. It was a bit rainy but there were lots of clothes for sale.

Cath eventually made a purchase. Be rude not too.

Look what arrived in the post! I had to send my UK driving licence off to the Agence national des titres sécurisés in what I hope is the last stage of getting a French driving licence.

I had to send it by recorded delivery but also with accusé de reception- which means when they get it, they send this card back to me as proof of receipt.

Fingers crossed it won’t be long now

I spotted this on a traffic light on the way home.

Les Verts are St Etienne who were relegated last season. Seems like they are laughing at themselves.

Cath est tombée dans l’escalier et s’est cassé l’orteil.

On est allé à la clinique du Parc pour une radio qui a montré que le gros orteil a une petite fracture.

On a acheté une attelle que Cath doit porter pendant quatre semaines.

Look at this – we’ve got some great options ahead of us this weekend.

There is a fair in our street and then a squash festival in the park just around the corner.

Fortunately we should be able to take part in both!

Mais le cube vert est toujours vert.

While looking for a parking space I saw this sign. Can I park there?

Not unless I’m picking up takings from the bank I can’t.

Now we have no car, we have joined ZITY– an electric car hire scheme in Lyon. So it would be rude not to give it a test drive.

Cath was so enthralled with my news of my recent trip to l’Ile Barbe that she wanted to go so it was time to grab a ZITY.

There were quite a few people there but we were able to visit the chapel and other buildings on the island.

We sought out the popular bakery nearby – but it was a bit too popular.

And then we drove home. I think ZITY cars are meant only for driving around Lyon but I’ve signed up for another scheme so we can give that one a go to go a bit further a field.

Look what greeted me when I got back from work.

Now it feels more like home.